For years, women who exercise have had a misconceived fear about
how strength training with weights would change their body. The
reality is that not only does resistance training build muscle, but
it can also be an extremely effective way to burn calories making
it beneficial for everyone, especially for women. Making her 2nd
appearance on All About Fitness, Artemis Scantalides, recently
named by Shape Magazine as one of the top trainers to follow on
Instagram, talks about her recent cross-country move, how she got
started in kettlebell training, her first powerlifting competition,
what it's like to be a strength coach for the performers of Cirque
du Soleil and her workshop, 'I
am Not Afraid to Lift' about the benefits of strength training
for women. As Artemis and I discuss, women should embrace strength
training because of the many benefits it can provide -
FOLLOW THIS LINK to read Artemis' point of view about women and
strength training.

Note: Artemis and I have known each other for a number of years;
she is an amazing example of someone who has followed her passion
to create a career helping others to improve their lives - if you
want to hear about how she got started in fitness then check out
our conversation on episode 12 of the All About Fitness
podcast.

About the Podcast

Ever wonder how fitness trends catch fire? Or whether there’s actually any science behind popular exercise equipment and techniques? Learn everything you wanted to know about exercise straight from the people who invent the equipment and create the programs that make you sweat. Working with iconic fitness organizations including the American Council on Exercise, Nautilus, Stairmaster and the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Pete McCall is an educator, blogger and media spokesperson who has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, Shape and many other media outlets. With experience traveling around the world teaching workshops to personal trainers and group fitness instructors Pete is an engaging and interactive speaker with the unique ability to teach the science of exercise in an irreverent way that’s easy-to-understand. Being in good shape is much more than just losing weight or achieving a specific look—it's about living life to it’s fullest and All About Fitness is here to help you make that a reality. The Quick Fit Tips deliver practical, actionable advice in under 15 minutes; while the interviews are in-depth, informative discussions with top health and fitness experts who share their insights about how exercise can enhance your quality of life.